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That's a relief - thanks for letting us know!

I also tweeted Southern - they have got back to me and said they'd report the status to the station manager. Hope they do something overnight or it's going to be treacherous in the morning

Hi - I just wanted to warn those travelling via East Dulwich this evening that the station is very slippery. As far as I can tell there has been no gritting or salting or anything. I arrived back from London Bridge this evening and the slope down from the Southbound platform was like an ice rink - even treading carefully I ended up flat on my back. I wasn't badly hurt (apart from my dignity)but do take care especially if you have a pram or bags/luggage. I frankly can't believe the station hasn't put down any grit when there's been so much media coverage of the impending snow.

Just wanted to add my recommendation to the many others. Aston came to put up my new curtain rail and blinds on Monday. He did a perfect job with the curtain rail but he tactfully pointed out that the blinds I had supplied were a bit too tight for the space. I appreciated that he didn't plough on regardless - his priority was that I be happy with the finished product. I am delighted with his work putting up the curtain rail and am pleased that he will be coming back to fit the blinds. He is professional, punctual, and friendly too.

Hi - just wanted to add my recommendation for Spin Doctor Steve. He reinstalled my machine this afternoon - not only was he quick and efficient but also cheerful and friendly. Will definitely call again if I have any washing machine or dishwasher problems. Thanks!

I just tried La Scala - really good Cappuccino with soya milk and delicious, fresh croissant to take away. They give you a choice of strong or mild. I had strong, which was strong without being bitter. Lovely friendly people.

I agree about the lanes - it's very difficult, especially when some people (quite reasonably I guess) stand around in the slow lane, forcing the people that are slow but want a proper swim, into the medium lane, which in turn forces the medium-speed swimmers into the fast lane. The problem seems to be worse in the women's only session; I'm afraid I ended up swimming in the fast lane myself last week when I didn't really have any business being there simply because it was so frustrating in the medium lane (although to be fair the very speedy people could overtake). Once the AquaAerobics session started, though, taking over half the pool lengthways, the situation degenerated completely, creating what I can only describe as a very turbulent soup of mixed-ability swimmers, at which point I had to get out. I wonder if AquaAerobics doesn't really combine well with ordinary or women's only sessions, certainly not without substantially reducing the number of people in the pool. I totally agree with the above poster who suggested more active supervision of lanes.

I have lived in a mid-terrace ground floor flat (with shared entrance) for nine years now and my bedroom is in the front. It's wonderfully quiet most of the time and I've (touch wood) not been burgled yet. I can even sleep with my bay window partially open at the top at night with the aid of special locks that only allow it to be opened by a few inches. I really like having the garden as well even if there are only a few months in the year when it gets much use. I think I'd be a bit more wary of end of terrace ground floor flats as then burglars can get round the back too easily - even mid-terrace I'd want to be sure the fencing was high enough to discourage them from reaching my property. As DaveR says, though, whatever you go for, make sure you have proper doors/locks in place.

Thanks everyone for the info - sounds interesting about the French chef. Can't make the quiz night tonight but sounds good for another time. Thanks again

I live in a converted flat with my 13-year old daughter - do we count as a family? Joking aside I do know what cicelyl means as a couple of years ago the council approved two conversions on my road: one from a 2-flat conversion to a 3-flat conversion and one from a house to a 3-flat conversion (one opposite and one next door to me). The council quashed my objection about overcrowding and potential traffic parking issues; I suppose regeneration is their priority at the end of the day. Unfortunately you can't complain about a general lowering of the tone which is what I suppose we all fear when developers move in, I know I did (despite being a conversion dweller myself). Two years later, the various flats are occupied by generally nice occupants, who though not families are mainly nice singles and couples who enhance the neighbourhood in their own small way. Having said that the latest batch next door to me downstairs have a rather noisy TV that they often seem to watch with the back door open - no porn though, mercifully!

Hi there could anyone tell me what the food is like at Hoopers Bar? It sounds like a nice place to go and have a drink but just wondered about the food side of things. Thanks!

After my washing machine died last night I wasn't in my best mood when I dropped off my service wash at the laundrette this morning. I decided to cheer myself up by buying a coffee at BB to take home and drink at my desk. It was my first visit and I was impressed with the feel of the place and the friendliness of the staff too - best of all the soya capuccino was really lovely - strong but not so strong as to require medical intervention. I will be back!